Uruguay Excited to Open Factory for ZAP! Electric Cars

Uruguay has granted an acre of land to American-based electric car maker ZAP! for a factory. The country’s government hopes that ZAP! (Zero Air Pollution) cars will help improve Uruguay’s economy and also decrease air pollution. ZAP! had its best sales month yet in August and the push into Uruguay should only help the company broaden its market in South America.

Based out of Santa Rosa, California, ZAP! has sold over 100,000 vehicles since the company’s creation in 1994. ZAP! vehicles are on the streets in more than 75 countries worldwide, and come in many shapes and forms. The ZAP Xebra Xero Solar Electric Truck (pictured) can go 40 mph and retails for $12,500 (I want one!). On the other hand, if you want something more sporty, take a look at the Alias and make your reservation now. ZAP! also sells scooters and electric bikes (you read that right, not motorcycles, electric bike systems).

ZAP! will ship parts to its new facility in Uruguay for vehicle completion, and the company is expected to begin construction on the new factory next month. The company has developed a presence in Uruguay and also Chile since 2002, but now will be sure to have even greater prominence. You can learn more about the company by visiting their website www.zapworld.com.

>> Related: ZPM’s 106 MPG Air Car Could Hit the Streets Next Year

Read More About Electric Cars on the Green Options Network:

• ZAP Breaks Ground on Electric Car Facility in Kentucky
• Chrysler to Sell Electric Cars in U.S. as Early as 2010
• Nissan to Sell Electric Cars in U.S. by 2010

Story Source: Manufacturing and Technology eJournal

Photo Credit: Mr. Thomas on Flickr under a Creative Commons license